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'Seismic shock' hitting players

'Seismic shock' hitting players

Professional Footballers Australia have ramped up their mental health support to players at home and abroad after the “seismic shock” of the coronavirus crisis left them fearing for their livelihoods. 5 May 2020
PFA: Everybody will suffer if we can't reactivate football...

PFA: Everybody will suffer if we can't reactivate football...

Professional Footballers Australia believes that even if Fox Sports do decide to quit the A-League "...we can replace them" – and sees a massive chance to reset the top tier in this country. 4 May 2020
PFA: If the NRL can train, why can't we?

PFA: If the NRL can train, why can't we?

Though the A-League remains suspended, Professional Footballers Australia query why A-League players can't follow the lead of the NRL and begin training for its eventual return. 23 Apr 2020
Peace in our time? A-League clubs and players negotiate

Peace in our time? A-League clubs and players negotiate

A ceasefire between A-League clubs and player’s union Professional Footballer’s Australia (PFA) has been called, with the two groups agreeing on Friday to talks aimed at addressing the COVID-19 shaped crisis that has befallen Australian football. 3 Apr 2020
PFA raises prospect of free-agency as more A-League clubs stand-down players

PFA raises prospect of free-agency as more A-League clubs stand-down players

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has raised the possibility of A-League players becoming free agents in the wake of Western Sydney Wanderers, Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United becoming the latest A-League side to stand-down players in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 Apr 2020
FFA: ‘While other codes foster unity...we’re regressing’

FFA: ‘While other codes foster unity...we’re regressing’

FFA CEO James Johnson has issued a call for unity in the face of the COVID-19, but stopped short of signalling an immediate intention to intervene in the growing rancour over A-League player stand-downs. 31 Mar 2020
PFA threatens legal action against Perth Glory

PFA threatens legal action against Perth Glory

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has threatened legal proceedings against Perth Glory after the West Australian club issued stand-down notices to its players in the wake of the A-League’s suspension. 28 Mar 2020
‘Reckless and a gross breach’: PFA warns clubs to consider player welfare

‘Reckless and a gross breach’: PFA warns clubs to consider player welfare

With their members now facing an uncertain future, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has launched a series of measures designed to mitigate wellbeing challenges during football's COVID-19 enforced hiatus. 27 Mar 2020
'Living, breathing' grassroots football can 'paralyse yet rejuvenate' the world

'Living, breathing' grassroots football can 'paralyse yet rejuvenate' the world

Bill Shankly once pointed out that football was far more important than life and death. There are many that would agree. 6 Dec 2019
A-League players demand: 'Give us more clubs and game time!'

A-League players demand: 'Give us more clubs and game time!'

A-League players overwhelmingly want to see more clubs join the competition and the launch of a second division, according to the player union's annual report. 10 Aug 2018
South Melbourne: It's time for a second division

South Melbourne: It's time for a second division

South Melbourne’s A-League Chairman in waiting, Bill Papastergiadis, says the creation of a national second tier is vital for Australian football. 19 Jul 2017
How FFA can get expansion right

How FFA can get expansion right

PFA Chief Executive John Didulica says expansion is fundamental for football’s growth and how FFA manage the process is more vital than when they release the criteria. 23 Feb 2017
PFA's roadmap to turbocharge Matildas

PFA's roadmap to turbocharge Matildas

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) believe their Grassroots to Greatness Roadmap will generate success and depth for the Matildas. 21 Feb 2017
Cost of A-League injuries rises

Cost of A-League injuries rises

Injuries cost A-League sides almost $4.4 million last season, $300,000 more than the year before, according to the latest study by Professional Footballers Australia. 17 Aug 2016
PFA: No-one should beg to be paid

PFA: No-one should beg to be paid

The PFA has slammed Brisbane Roar for failing to pay a number of club employees on time. 16 Aug 2016

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